Friday, January 8, 2010

Freeze!

I wish I could have just frozen this particular simple moment that happened about 20 minutes ago.

My oldest sons' pant button fell off a few days ago and to my surprise I actually saved it and remembered where it was! (haaahaaa). I sat down at the dining room table and began to sew it back on. Obviously I do not do this enough or if I do it, I do while they sleep.

One by one was attracted to what I was doing and crept their way over to my side.

"Watchadoin' Momma?" "Can I try it, Momma?"

A few tried and a few of my kids sat and gazed in wonder of the simple art of sewing. As I did it and let others try, I sat in awe of this moment that may not necessarily be there if I did not home school. Not just the sewing but the curiosity and desire to do it too. In fact my oldest said "Mom, I'd like to try so that when I get bigger, I know how to do this all by myself."

Well, buddy- you got it! How could I say no?

Thank You dear Lord for allowing me to be a part of their lives. Thank You for letting me see this simple and beautiful gift You gave me today. May I have it sketched in my memory.

About Me...

I am a Catholic wife to my wonderful husband- married 12+ awesome years!!!, Homeschooling Mom to 9 kidos including one little saint in Heaven and one on the way due Feb. 2013!!!... 4 boys- 11, 8, 5,and 4... and 3 girls - 9, 7 and 1.
Life is uhm...a bit busy but I'm learning to... 'live in the moment' by each cheerio I see fly or pick up off the floor, or my van, or my chair or my couch or my....the list goes on...
These days are fleeting and all will go so fast,unless I stop and breath, take it all in, let those cheerios fly. It reminds me to let go and let God! This life He has given me is a wild rollercoaster! More importantly to remember is that this life I have is my ONLY path to holiness...this vocation of mine as a wife and mother.
Come on and join me in embracing it!
As we laugh and cry through life, let us never think we are alone. We all have our crosses to bear. We are called to help each other out as we make our way to Life Everlasting-Heaven!
Let us ask all the Saints and esp. the Blessed Mother to pray for us and let's not forget to pray for one another!
May my blog bring Glory to God. All things for God alone!